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摩根大通将2026年和2027年的CoWoS产能预测分别上调8%和13%，其中，台积电的CoWoS产能预计将在2026年底达到11.5万片晶圆/月，产能的持 续扩张将为TPU出货增长提供坚实支撑。 该行的Gokul Hariharan分析师团队发布最新研报， 将2026年和2027年的CoWoS产能预测分别上调8%和13%，以反映台积电在2026年下半年和2027 年的新增产能建设。台积电的CoWoS产能预计将在2026年底达到11.5万片晶圆/月，外部供应商（主要是日月光和Amkor）将额外提供1.2万至1.5万片 晶圆/月的产能。这是该行三个月内第二次上调CoWoS产能预测。 摩根大通指出， 产能增量主要来自ASIC供应链的需求上升。 台积电的扩产重点集中在CoWoS-L技术，部分65纳米前端产能（Fab 14和Fab12）开始 用于LSI/中介层制造，而CoWoS-S供应将基本保持平稳，CoWoS-R则更多外包给日月光等封测厂。 TPU需求强劲推动产能预测上调 摩根大通基于后端和前端供应链的强劲需求信号，再次上调谷歌TPU出货预期。分析师预计2026年和2027年TPU出货量将分别达到370万颗和500 ...

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) ranks among the best AI stocks to buy according to analysts. On December 2, TD Cowen restated its Buy rating and $290 price target for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), naming it one of its “Best Ideas 2026” as the company prepares to unveil its Helios AI platform. Despite recent share price decline, the firm expressed optimism about AMD’s position in the artificial intelligence computing industry, stating that the current prices offer “an attractive entry ...

AMD logo centered on a glowing semiconductor chip with illuminated circuitry, symbolizing AI GPUs and surging demand in the semiconductor industry. Key Points Advanced Micro Devices is the most compelling AI trade for 2026 because of its MI450 product launch. Revenue and earnings will surge dramatically as soon as the first quarter of availability, and analysts underestimate the strength. A robustly bullish analyst sentiment trend underpins an equally robust stock price outlook. Interested in Advanced ...

2025 is quickly coming to an end, which means it's time to look ahead to January and the stocks most likely to pop. As it's the first month of the year and trends suggest these stocks will continue moving higher in 2026, they are also good stocks to buy and hold through year's end. The critical factors for each are their positions in the AI ecosystem and the values presented in Q4 2025. Here's a look at why. 1: Advanced Micro Devices: On the Brink of a Seismic Shift Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is a ...

Good morning and welcome to opening bid. I'm Yao Finance executive editor Brian Sazi. I hope Santa brought you all the presents you wanted for Christmas.And luckily for you, I'm here in Santa's place with a few more important presents to hand out. Context on a stock market ripping to new highs into year end. But first, here's what's on my mind right now.Nvidia has made its largest acquisition ever, buying assets from 9-year-old AI chip startup Grock, for roughly uh $20 billion. Grock was just valued at $6.9 ...

Amazon hasn’t stood still on its retail business, even though that makes up approximately 80% of its revenue stream. The company is also well-known for its work with AI, cloud computing, and the combination of the two. AWS, Amazon’s subscription cloud platform, is a major revenue generator – with quarterly revenue of well over $30 billion in recent reports – and is also a key driver of Amazon’s AI work. Through AWS, Amazon offers a range of AI-powered features, including automation tools and apps, graphic d ...

Nvidia should continue beating the market, but investors should also expect the unexpected over the next five years.Nvidia (NVDA +0.99%) has continually surpassed market expectations. Over the last three years, the stock has come out of nowhere to become the world's largest company as measured by market cap.Even though it pulled back after reaching the $5 trillion market cap milestone, the recent $4.4 trillion market cap is massive by any measure.Despite that retreat, Nvidia stock is likely on track to reac ...

Summary of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) FY Conference Call - December 10, 2025 Industry Overview - The discussion centers around the AI industry, highlighting a significant investment cycle with over $3 trillion in announced AI spending, particularly in compute and networking sectors [3][4] - AMD views AI as a transformational technology that will fundamentally change the global economy, indicating a long-term growth opportunity [4] Key Points on AMD's Position and Strategy - AMD is experiencing increased demand for its compute capabilities, both in GPU and CPU segments, driven by hyperscale companies that are well-capitalized and funding their investments through free cash flow [4] - The company believes that the data center market represents a trillion-dollar opportunity, with 20%-25% of that market being custom silicon (ASICs) and the remainder being general-purpose compute [5][11] - AMD maintains that the majority of the market will continue to favor general-purpose GPUs due to their flexibility and ability to support various workloads [10][11] Customer Engagement and Partnerships - AMD has established a significant partnership with OpenAI, committing to a multi-year agreement for six gigawatts of deployment, which is expected to ramp up in 2027 [16][17] - The collaboration with OpenAI has enhanced AMD's visibility in the competitive landscape against NVIDIA and Broadcom, positioning AMD as a key player in providing real compute solutions [15][21] Financial Performance and Market Dynamics - AMD's client business has seen a 60% revenue increase over the last three quarters, primarily driven by average selling price (ASP) expansion as the company moves into premium PC and enterprise markets [36] - The company is focused on market share expansion and improving gross margins, with a long-term target of achieving 55%-58% gross margin across its business segments [24][23] Competitive Landscape - AMD acknowledges the competitive nature of the AI hardware market, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in silicon design to meet diverse customer needs [10][27] - The company is cautious about the evolving landscape, particularly regarding custom silicon developments by competitors like NVIDIA, but remains committed to its programmable architecture [27][29] Challenges and Risks - The situation with China remains dynamic, with uncertainties regarding product demand and export controls impacting AMD's revenue forecasts [34][35] - AMD is monitoring the market closely to ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations while addressing customer demand in China [34] Conclusion - AMD is strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing AI market, leveraging partnerships and a strong product portfolio to drive future growth while navigating competitive and regulatory challenges [39]

Group 1 - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is recognized as a significant player in the AI sector, with TD Cowen reiterating a "Buy" rating and a price target of $290, indicating confidence in AMD's potential as an AI winner due to the Helios launch [1][2] - The Helios AI rack-scale architecture is highlighted as an integrated platform that will enhance AMD's AI business, despite concerns about a volatile AI spending environment [2][3] - The recent decline in AMD's shares is viewed as an attractive entry point, with analysts suggesting that the stock is undervalued ahead of the Helios launch, projecting a compelling value at less than 10 times the estimated EPS for 2030 [3][4] Group 2 - AMD's hardware roadmap and progress in the ROCm software ecosystem, along with customer wins, bolster confidence in its ability to capture value in the AI compute market [3][4] - The Helios rack and MI450 are expected to mark a significant inflection point for AMD starting in mid-2026, with projections indicating a potential EPS run-rate exceeding $10 by Q4 2026, representing a year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increase of approximately 2 times [4]